Windshield for automobiles



May 19, 1925. 1,538,271

H. W. CONNER WINDSHIELD FOR AUTOMOBILES Filed Sept. 25, 1919 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 May 19, 1925. 1,538,271

H. W. CONNER WINDSHIELD FQR AUTOMOBILES Filed Sept. 25, 1919 Sheets-Shet 2 E4# /f 'f2 5mm/1m WH0/112er Q Snor/nua May 19, 1925.

H. W. CONNER WINDSHIELD FOR AUTOMOBILES Filed Sept. 25 1919 5 Sheens-Sheevr. 3

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Patented May`19,` 1925.

UNITED STATES- PfATENT OFFICE..

HARRISON WQ sonnen. or BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

WINDSHIELD' ,FOR -AUTMGBILES Animationaleaseptember 25, 1919.` serial Noaezeeoi.

To all whom. t may concern: j y

i Be it ltnown that I, HARRISON 7. CONNER a citizen of thevUnited States, residing at Boston, in the county of Suffolk and; State of Massachusetts,` have invented certain new is known in the art as tonneau wind shields of a sheet whereby the wind shield when the object being to provide a wind shield which is exceedingly vcheap andsimple in construction and one whichis capable of being folded in 'inoperative position and into operative positions. f

AnotherV and further object of the invention is to provide a ynovel form" of support which can` be readily* attached or placed vin position within the body of the car in such a manner that the windshield can' either be supported in a rearwardlye'xtended position over the occupants ofthe rear seat or in a verticali position to the rear of the front seat,y whereby the cable is beingused in connection with4 a five or seven passenger car without interfering` with the leg receiving space. v y e n A still further object of the invention is to provide novel means for retarding the swinging of the frames and supported arms so asto prevent or relieve the shock7 'thereby preventing the glass or transparent material oit the shield 'from becoming broken.l

A stil-l further objectof the invention is to provide a wind shield'in which al pairof arms arev` detachablymounted in a pair ot supports so constriicted that the arms can be swungr into horizontal position tosupport the wind shield frame in advance of the occupants of the rear seat. y

Another and further object of the invention is to provide a construction ot wind shield and support which enables the supiports to be counectedby guard in the form Afolded will be prevented from beinginjured by the occupants of the car.

ther and further objects andadvantages of the invention will be hereinafter set 'forth and the novel features thereof defined' by the appended claims.-

In the drawings: Fig. l is a perspective view of a portion of an automobile showing the application-of my construction of wind shield.

Fig. 2 is a vertical section 'showing thev wind shield in raised yposition ready to bel lowered within the supports.

F ig.4 '3 is a detail perspective view of a slightly modifiefd'form showing the ksupports enclosed to form a housing,l in order to preventthe transparent material of thewind shield from` being broken by the feet of the occupants 'of the car. f

Fig. 4 is ay detail vertical section showing my construction, the wind shield support formed `i-ntegral in the front sea-t of the automobile. v

Fig. 5 is a detailperspective view of a lock .hinge for holding the wind shield at any angle desired.

Figs. G to 2O` areV diagrammatic views il;

lustratimg various waysof constructing the shield and support.

Fig'. 2l is a perspectiveview of a modified' i form. f y v F 1g. 22 is ai vertical section through the same folded.

Fig. 24- is a detail perspective view of the support. and

Fig. 25 vis detail plan view.

1 In the4 drawings, l indicates the body oliA an automobile` and 2, the tron-t seat thereof as hereinshown'in dottedl lines in order that the wind shield can be clearly shown. Secured within the body to the rear Aof the front seat 2are'su1pports 3 and 4, in the form of hollow posts which are substantially iectanfgularin cross-section. Mounted within the posts 3 and 4, are arms 5', said armsI Apreferably mounted on detachable pil-ns 6, which can be ot the' ordinary construction or in the formot a spring pin, said pin afl-lowing the arms to swing on the arc of acircle intothe positions shown in Figsf i l0', on' which are pivotally mounted the arms F 1g. 23 is a vertical sectionfshowing the l1, of a wind shield frame l2, herein shown rectangular in form and provided with a pane of transparent material 13. While I have shown a single pane of transparent material in the drawings, I do not wish to limi-t myself to the nature or size o't pane used as the 'trame might be divided so that a numbei' of panes could be used without departing from the spirit of my invention.

The bosses 141 et the arms 1l, carry spring actuated pins l5, which are adapted to register and extend into a series of openings 16, formed in the bosses 9 ot the arms 5, in order to produce a lock hinge whereby the wind shield frame l2 can be locked in any desired position. The pins l5, are preterably provided with eyes and are connected together by a` cable or chain 1T, whereby the two pins can be operated in unison in order to allow the wind shield to be swung on its bearing so as to adjust the angle ot the wind shield.

In order to provide means for retarding the swinging movement of the wind shield trame when released by the loch hinges in folding the wind shield, I provide arms 5 with hollow portions 18, in which are mounted plungers 19 and springs 20, said plnngers 19 being connected to braces 21 by means 22 extending through slots formed in the walls of the arms 5, said braces 2l being pivotally connected to the wind shield frame as shown, and while I have shown a spring arranged within the chamber `formed in the arms 5, to the rear of the plunger, I do not wish to limit myself to the use of springs as the plungers and chambers may be constructed in the form of a dash pot so as to retard the movement ot the plunger by fluid without departing from the spirit of my invention.

By grasping the cable 1T, the lock hinges will be released and by exerting a slight pressure on the wind shield itrame the same will drop into :folded position in such a manner that all danger oi injury to the iframe in any way is prevented the swinging movement of the trame is retarded by the plunger traveling within the cylinder ot the hollow arm.

The posts or supports el, are provided with slots Li through which extend braces s3, which are pivotally connected at their outer ends to the arms 5, and are pivotally connected to the plungers 2li, mounted in chambers Q5, formed in the posts. One wall of cach chamber is preferably slotted in order to allow the pivot connection between the brace and the plunger 2a'- to work freely in the slot, whereby the plunger can be moved up and down within the chamber, and as shown, I arrange a. coil spring 2G under the plunger for retarding the movement. It is ot course understood that this chamber could be 'formed like a dash pot so that the fluid within the chamber would retard the movement of the plunger in a similar manner as disclosed in connection with the retarding means for the wind shield supports.

In Fig. l I show the wind shield frame extended rearwardly to the rear ot the seat over the leg receiving space and when it is desired to use the construction in connection with a seven passenger car fully occupied, the wind shield iframe is swung into alignment with the arms 5, and the arms 5 are swung into vertical position. The detachable pins 6, are then removed and the arms dropped into the supports e, the downward movement of the arms by gravity being retarded by the plungers working in thc cylinders or chambers. In this position the wind shield will be held in vertical position to the rear of ther front seat. `When the wind shield is in position shown in Fig. l by swinging into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2 the arms and ,frame will be moved into such a position that a person can easily enter or get out ot the car.

In the modilication shown in Fig. 3, the construction of the wind shield and arms and supports are substantially the same with the exception that the supports are connected together by a sheet ot metal or other suitable material 27, which provides a housing between the supports for the wind shield when in lowered position in order to protect the glass of the wind shield from the feet of the occupants of the car.

In Fig. e, I have shown a similar construction embodied within the front seat of an automobile and comprising a construction substantially the same as shown in Fig. 3, the only diference being that the housing is formed as a` unit oit the car while in Fig. 3 thc construction shown provides means Ytor attaching the wind shield to any n'ialve of car.

In the construction shown in Figs. G to 20, I show various means ot constructing the support and wind shield in order to retard the folding or swinging movement ot the arms and trames so as to prevent the parts from being injured.

In Fig. 6 the support 28, is shown capable of being attached to the rear of the front seat of an automobile having arms 29, pivotally connected thereto by spring hinges SO, and the tree ends ot the arms 2S), carry wind shields Si which are connected to the arms by spring hinges 32, whereby the swinging movement ot the arms and wind shield are retarded and while I have not illustrated' any particular construction ot spring hinge any torni o't spring hinge can be used which will retard the swinging movement ot the frame and arms in order to prevent the parts from being injured.

In the Fig. 7, I have shown a support 33 formed hollowhaving a plunger -`84 mounted therein yconnected toa sectional brace 35, which is provided with a brake joint and is `connected to an arm `36, wh-ichvin turn is connected Lto the support by a spring` hinge and carries a wind shield 37, connected thereto by a sprinfor hinge.

In Fig. 8 I show a construction substantially as shown in Fig. 7, with vthe exception that thearm is connected to the wind shield by a sectional brace 3S, which is provided with a brake joint in order to allow the frame to swing in the direction shown bythe arrows. r

In Fig. 9, I show a hollow housing' 89. carrying an arm 40, which is mounted thor-e'- in substantially as in the same manner shown in the preferred ormQ Thearm 49, lcarries the wind shield frame 41; connected thereto by a spring joint 42. and4 in this construction means for retarding the swingingmovement of the wind shield raime is `p1o\ fided and the arms are allowed to drop into the posts or support-s.

In the form shown in Fig. 10, a vsimi-liar construction is provided as'that shown :in Fig. 9, with' the exception that -the arm 4.2 carries a brace 43, provided with means 44, for retarding the movement of the yarms in lowering the same. l K n In the form shown in Fig. 11, I provide a support 45, carrying arms 46, provided with a wind shield frame 47, havingl a brace 48 land in this form the 'brace can be detachably connected so .as to allow the windshield to fold. v

InFig. 12 the same construction of brace is shown with the exception that 1an Vadditional brace 49, Lis provided for 'the arm which `in turn is connected `to 'retarding means 50, mounted in the supports.

In Fig. 13 I' show 'a hollow support 51. provided with a cham 52, 1n which is mounted a plunger 53, which is connected` plunger. it is of course understood as clearly set forth in the/specification that thespring; or air can be used so as to retard the move ment in order to accomplish the desired result. c y

In Fig. 14, a construction substantially as shown in Fig. r1?) is illustrated with-thefexception that the wind shield frame vis connected to the Larm by a brace 56 one Vend of which is detachably connected to itsinember so as to allow the shield `toffold.

In Fig'. 15 Ishow a constructionsubstantial'ly as shown in Fiets. I3 and 'with the exception that the wind shield frame 57 is provided with retarding means 58, .in the naftureoi' a plunger worliing in 'the supportmg arm.

In Fig. 16 I provide 4a construction showing the same retarding' means with the wind shield frame as shown in Fig'. 15, but I eliminate the -retardinga means shown in Fig. 15, a support l59 -being constructed substantially the same.

In Fig. 17 I show a support` 60, to which and support can be in the form `ott a spring` f hinge which will retard the swinging nuovement of Vthe frame.

In Fig. 19, `the same construction isshown with the exception that a lbrace 70, vis employed having a Vconnection with a plunger 71 mounted in the support.

InFig. 20 I provide a support '7 2, having a chamber to receive the plunger 73. which is connected to Athe support and arms T4 by a brace *75 in 4:the wind shield frame TG, which is provided with retard-ine` means 77.

' In the various forms shown lin Figs. 6 to 20, I lhave attempted to illustrate and describe different means vof carrying out my invention, as one main -objectof my invention is to provide means `for Amountingthe` arm Vand windshield in such amauner th at the movement "of `the arms and wind shield will =be retarded. so as to 'prevent injury `to the parts in raising' yand lowering `the shield as with the construction of retardinp; means hereinshown and described, the swin.Qin,f` movements of the varms and frames in either direction .is retarded` 'wherebv the wind shield and arm'can'be moved into operative or ,inoperative position without injuring the parts'in any iway, and while I have not illustrated Ythe details @ot construction ot some of the modified forms for carrying. out my invention, I reserve the right toV construct and to employ any and all forms ot retardingimeans for a tonneau wind shield. While in the preferred `form I have shown certain details -o'f construction, I do `not wish to limit myself'to this detail construction 'and I reserve therieht to make anv and all changeswithout departing),` fronrthe spiritoi my invention `as clearly deiined Ain Ithe appended claims.

IIn the construction of ithe tonneau-=win l shield illustrated in Figs. -251 to 25, I show CII when in lowered position within the tonneau ot the car. In these figures suitable supports in the form of brackets 78, are secured to the back ot the front seat ot the motor vehiele, which brackets are preferably formed with bolts 79, for securing the same firmly in position, as clearly shown in Figs. 22 and 23. The brackets 78 have spaced arms 80, between which are mounted supporting arms 8l, said arms being adapted to extend rear- *ardlv under the body portion ot the bracket in order to hold the same in horizontal position when extended as shown in Fig. 2l. The arms 8l are mounted on detachable pins S2, which may be in the 'form ot spring actuated pins so that they can be withdrawn in order to allow the arms to assume a vertical position and drop down through the bracket as shown in Fig. Then the arms Sl are in horizontal position, they are supported by a shoulder and while in this t'orm ot support I have tailed to show braces for supporting the arms 8l, it is otl course understood it desired braces could be used. The arms Sl carry a wind shield trame 84 constructed substantially the same as shown in the preferred term ot' my invention, which wind shield` trame is pivotally mounted on the arm which is provided with lock hinges tor holding the same in adjusted position. In the preferred 'torni ot the drawing, I showed a wind shield trame formed ot a single section, but stated that the same could be 'formed of any number of sections desired and it is well known in the art that tonneau wind shields are formed ot three sections, as clearly shown in Fig. l. The main or central section 84 of the wind shield carries adjustable wings or sections 85, which are capable of being' extended outwardly at any angle desired and locked by the wing nut SG., or folded. against the main section as clearly shown in Fig. 23.

In Fig. 2l, have shown the shield attached to a tonneau o'l a [ive passenger car and in position to be used on such a style ot ear, but it is ot course understood that the same could be used in connection with a seven passenger car and when so used, the arms are swung upwardly and lowered into the position shown in Fig. 99, so that the shield will be. directly back of the iront seat ot the vehicle.

The arms 81 are connected together by a. sheet ot thin metal S7, which is secured to the under side of the arm as clearly shown in Figs. 9A and 25, and is provided at each end with a substantially iJ-shaped rib 88, torining a channel so as to allow the same to work around the 'free end ot one ot the arms 80 ot the support 7S, as clearly shown in Fig. 25. This shield protector S7 also forms a guard over the foot receiving portion ot the tonneau when in use as shown in Fig 2l, and when the arms are moved into vertical position and lowered through the brackets into the position shown in Fig. 23 with the wind shield sections folded, the glass of the wind shield is protected from the feet of the occupant-s ot' the car, so that all dangei` of same becoming broken is prevented.

In all the iigures of the drawings, I have shown the tonneau wind shield carried by a pair ot arms mounted on supports carried by arranged to the rear of the front seat ot the motor vehicle in such a manner that the wind shield sections can be folded and the arms folded so as to occupy very small space to the rear o't the front scat.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that I have provided a wind shield which is formed of a pair ot supporting arms pivotally and slidably mounted in supports in such a manner that the same can be folded or adjusted into various positions within the tonneau of the motor vehicle, the supporting arms of the wind shield and wind shield frame being so connected together that retarding means is provided for preventing the parts from being injured when being placed into inoperative or operative position, and while I have shown certain details oit construction Yfor accomplishing` this result, I do not wish to limit myself to any particular means as the main object oit my invention is to provide means tor retarding the swinging movement ot the arms and the swinging movement ot the wind shield trame in connection with means .tor protecting the wind shield frames when in lowered position.

I claim:

l. A tonneau wind shield comprising sup ports, arms pivotally and slidably mounted in said supports, detachable pins upon which said arms are pivotally mounted, said arms being capable otsliding in said supports when the detachable pins are removed and a wind shield 'traine pivotally mounted on the `lree ends ot said arms.

Q. A tonneau wind shield comprising hollow supports, arms pivotally and slidably mounted in said supports, detachable pins upon which said arms are pivotally mounted. said arms being capable ot' slidingv in said' `supports when said pins are removed, a wind shield frame pivotally mounted on the Atree ends of said arms and means for retardingthe swinging movement ot said `trame.

3. A tonneau wind shield comprising a pair oit supports, a pair of supporting arms pivotally connected to said supports, a wind shield frame pivotally connected to said supporting arms, means for locking said wind shield frame in adjustable position on said arms and braces connecting said wind shield 'trame to said arms having a connection with means tor retarding the swinging movement of said wind shield trame.

1i. A tonneau wind shield comprising spaced supports. arms pivotally and slidlll;

ably mounted in said supports, a Wind shield .frame carried by said arms, a guard con necting said supports forming a housing in which said Wind shield frame is capable of being moved and means for retarding the movement of said arms in said frame.

5. A wind shield comprising a pair ot' supports, arms pivotally and slidably mounted in said supports, a Wind shield frame pivotally carried' by the free ends of said arms, braces connecting said windshield frame to said arms, braces connecting` said arms to said support and means for locking said wind shield frame in adjusted position on said arms.

6. A Wind shield comprising a pair of supports, a pair of arms pivotally and slidably mounted in said supports, said supports being provided ywith chambers, plungers mounted in said chambers, a brace connecting said plunger to said arms, and a Wind shield frame pivotally carried by the `free ends of said arms.

7. A tonneau wind shield comprising a pair of supports, arms mounted in said sup ports on detachable pins and capable of sliding into vertical position andswinging into horizontal position when released from said pins, a Wind shield frame carried by the tree end of said arm and braces connecting said wind shield frame to said. arm.

8. A Wind shield comprising a pair of supports, detachable pins mounted in said supports, arms slidably mounted in said supports, said arms being pivotally mounted on said detachable pins, a Wind shield frame carried by the Jfree ends of said arms, means for locking said Wind shield frame in ad? instable position, and means for retarding the swinging movement oi said Wind shield frame and arms.

9. A Wind shield comprising a pair of supports, detachable pins mountedl in `said supports, arms pivotally mounted on said pins, means Jfor holding said arms in horizontal position, said arms being capable of dropping into the supports Whenthe detachable pins are removed, a Wind shield frame carried by the free ends of said arms and braces connecting said Wind shield trame to said arms, and said arms to said supports having a` connection with sliding means for retarding the swinging `movement ot said arms and iframe.

10. A Vtonneau Wind shield comprising a pair of arms pivotally and slidably connected to the body of the oar, means for holding said arms inr horizontal position, la Wind shield' frame pivotally carried by the free end of said arms, means for locking said Wind shield frame in adjusted position on the ends oi said arms, means for retarding the swinging movement of said frame when released by said lockingmeans, and means for retarding` the downward movement of said arms when released from said detachable pins. f

11. A wind shield comprising a pair of supports adapted to ybe connected to the body of a motor vehicle, detachable pins carried by said supports, arms pivotally mounted on said detachable pins and oapable of dropping` into vertical position when released by said pins, means for retarding the downward movement of said arms when released by said pins, and an adjustably mounted Wind shield frame carried by said arms.

12. A Wind shield for motor vehicles com# prising a pair of posts adapted to be secured Within the body to the rear of the front seat, said posts being provided With chambers, a pair of arms pivotally and slidably mounted in said supports, plungers mounted in said chambers, braces connecting said plungers to said arms, said arms being provided with chambers, plungers mounted in chambers of said arms, a Wind shield Jframe connected to the free ends of said arms and braces Connecting the said Wind shield frame to the plungers of said arms.

13. A Wind shield comprising a pair of supports, detachable pins mounted in said supports, arms slidably mounted in said supports, said arms being capable of being pivotally mounted on said detachable pins, a Wind shield `frame carried by the free endsl of said arms and means for retarding the sliding movement of said arms in said sup ports.

14. A tonneau Wind shield comprising a pair of supports, a pair of armsfpivotally and slidably mounted in said supports and a Wind shield frame pivotally mounted on the free ends of said arms, said frame being capable of beingv folded between said. arms to allow lsaid arms to move vertically Within said support.

In testimony whereof I hereunto a'HiX my signature.

HARRISON lV. CONN ER. 

